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- 1930 Federal Census of La Rose, Marshall County, Illinois (April 2, 1930)
Harold R. Bass - 36 - Male - MO-MO-MO - Head - Laborer Grain and Lumber Company
Edna - 27 - Female - IL-IL-GM - Wife
Russell - 6 - Male - IL-MO-IL - Son
Henry - 6 - Male - IL-MO-IL - Son
Buford - 4-11/12 - Male - IL-MO-IL - Son
(Married at 28 and 19)
The Peoria Journal Star
Illinois
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Russell Bass
Morton - Russell "Russ" Bass, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Morton, Illinois, at 11:06 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 12, 1922, in La Rose, Illinois, to Harry and Edna (Camp) Bass. Russ attended school in Toluca, Illinois, and was a member of the National Guard. He was a World War II Navy veteran, earning the rank of boatswain mate first class. Surviving is his devoted and loving wife of 50 years, Nellie (Naisen) Bass. They were married on October 29, 1964. Also surviving are his son, Ronald Bass of Indianapolis; daughters, Joan (Al) Sondag and Jane (Rod) Getz, both of East Peoria; sister, Phyllis Prunty of Atlanta, Georgia; seven grandchildren, Tammy (Jimmy) Beasley, Tim Bass, Julie Williams, Jim Williams, Jesse (Cara) Getz, Jason (Lindsey) Getz and Brittany (Micah) Lavender; and 14 great-grandchildren. Russ was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jim Alexander; and brothers, Henry "Hank" Bass, Buford "Duffy" Bass and Rodger Bass. Russ worked for Eighmy Equipment and Peoria Tractor and then formed Bass Equipment Sales. As a world renowned salesman, Russ's sales career spanned more than 63 years. He was a member of the Hilton Masonic Lodge 1143 in East Peoria, Mohammed Temple Shrine, Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Peoria, Legion of Honor (Past Commander), Royal Order of Jesters, Morton American Legion, East Peoria VFW and Associated General Contractors and was a board member of the Illinois Land Conservation Association. Russ enjoyed spending time with his family and friends in Illinois, Florida and Minnesota. He loved hunting, fishing, golfing and the St. Louis Cardinals. His true passion was talking with people. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., followed by Masonic services, on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria. Russ's funeral service with military honors will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, at the funeral home, with Pastor Kent Smith officiating. Entombment will be at American Mausoleum at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mohammed Temple Shrine of East Peoria, OSF Hospice or the Boys and Girls Club of Peoria. Russ's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com, where condolences may be made to the family.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1922 - 2015 (92 years)